Charlotte, her ladies and her servants set out from Windsor for the town of Weymouth in a column of coaches on Friday, 9 September.
If she had forgotten the warmth of the crowd's reception on the day when her father opened Parliament, she was soon reminded. She was still the most popular member of the royal family. 'Wherever I changed horses', she told Mercer, 'there were people assembled to see me, & they all looked good humoured and took off their hats'. She stopped in Andover for an early dinner and then drove on to spend the night at the Antelope Inn in Salisbury, where, she was delighted to report, the 'Bish-UP', as usual, was not in residence. She had to press through the crowd to get from her carriage to the inn, and in answer to their calls, she stood at her bedroom window for a long time with a candle held up so that they could see her.
Next day the party drove on through crowded towns and villages towards Weymouth. They stopped for dinner at Puddletown, where General Garth*, who had gone ahead of them, had rented a house for himself. There was a young boy running around in the house, and the General, who said he was his adopted nephew Tom, told Charlotte after dinner that the boy would be 'much mortified' if she did not take notice of him. 'A heart of steel could not have refused that', wrote Charlotte, 'for a more lovely boy was never beheld'.
Skinny old Lady Rosslyn and her nieces, whom Charlotte was now calling 'Famine and the Consequences', were no longer in the room by then, but Lady Ilchester and Mrs Campbell were still there, and they were both shocked that the General had introduced the boy to the Princess.
If not also shocked, Charlotte was at least taken aback when she was told his true identity. Tom's mother was her favourite aunt, Princess Sophia, and General Garth was his father.
In the course of the next week all the ladies were surprised by the extent to which the strict old General spoiled the boy. He even allowed him to stay on for a few days after the new term had started at Harrow. But now that Charlotte knew who he was – and the General clearly knew that she knew – it was embarrassing for her to have him around. Everyone in Weymouth seemed to know who he was as well. People even gathered to have a look at him when he was taken into town to have his hair cut. As she told Mercer, Charlotte suspected that the General was making her uncomfortable on purpose, probably because it was an indirect way of getting his own back on her aunt for having spurned both him and their son. It was not Tom's fault, but Charlotte was relieved when he did at last go back to school.
* General Thomas Garth (1744–1829) was a British Army officer and chief equerry to King George III. He was added to Charlotte's entourage when she moved in to Cranbourne Lodge.
Before she left England, the Princess of Wales, with what Grey called her 'utter want of all sense of delicacy and propriety', wrote suggesting that Charlotte might marry Prince Frederick of Orange, Slender Billy's younger and brighter brother, who was just then in England with his regiment. In August he was at Windsor, and took part in a review of troops by the Duke of Wellington, within sight of Cranbourne Lodge – 'a thin young man, & rode a fine prancing horse', said General Garth, who had been to look; but Charlotte was in a rage. 'Can you conceive anything so indelicate,' she demanded, 'as bringing him down close to my house after all that has passed?' All the same, she had climbed, 'covered with a few pelisses', up to the roof-top, and watched what she could see of the review through a telescope.
However, Prince Frederick showed no sign of following up his dashing equestrian exploits with a visit to Cranbourne Lodge, and Charlotte's dull life went on as before.
One consequence of the move to Windsor was that she saw more of her grandmother and aunts, and though, as she said later, 'they all pull different ways & I go mine', her references to the family are for the most part more tolerant. Her unheard-of behaviour in breaking off the engagement and defying her father had caused a flutter in the Castle dovecote; and when she arrived at Cranbourne Lodge she was much on the defensive and too miserable to want to see anyone. She had no desire to confide in any of the family; but in order to clear the air on the Orange question, she decided to have a talk with Princess Mary, and hoped thus to communicate her point of view, wrapped in Mary's careful diplomacy, to the Prince.
Her aunt received her eagerly, only too delighted to have what she called a conference upon Charlotte's recent troubles. Cat-like, with carefully-hidden claws, Princess Mary gently drew from her niece the whole story of the broken engagement, the scene with the Regent at Warwick House and finally Charlotte's flight, seeming impressed by her niece's firmness and intrepidity. But she was shocked, she said, to learn that she had run away 'from desperation'; and with a sudden volte-face declared that it was all the Prince Regent's fault. After the engagement had been broken he should have gone to see Charlotte at once, particularly when she wrote that she was ill. Then all this would never have happened.
Before the interview ended there were one or two sharp scratches from the aunt. She hinted that politically Charlotte's behaviour had been disastrous: the Prussians, she said,were furious with her for endangering the Dutch alliance, and the King of Prussia had declared that he would not go to say good-bye to her. But 'I confounded her,' said the niece, 'by saying he had sent me his Chamberlain with a very gracious & civil message.' Princess Mary made a quick recovery, and went on to warn Charlotte to keep away from the Duchess of York, who was still excessively angry with her.* 'We parted after this,' said Charlotte, who nevertheless persuaded herself that the result of this conversation was 'really favorable'. She felt that she had made it clear that she would never, in any circumstances, be talked into a renewal of the Orange match.
Princess Mary had evidently decided to play the part of Charlotte's friend and adviser. Unfortunately, the overplayed it, and now wrote rather patronizingly, justifying the Regent's 'cool and reserved manner', and indicating that Charlotte was largely to blame. 'Though your father is desirous of showing you all the kindness he feels towards you, you must meet him half way and be sencible [sic] your own steady conduct alone can make him place confidence in you.' This put Charlotte's back up. 'I am trying to conciliate the P.R. by all good means,' she complained to Mercer, and in a thoroughly irritable condition prepared herself to go to a fête at Frogmore. This was her first appearance in public since her flight and banishment, and she was nervous.
'We go in two carriages,' she said. 'I shall take Lady Ilchester in one, and let the others go in the other.' She wished to make her entrance alone, untrammelled by the 'whole train of nasty ugly women', as she rudely described her ladies.
At this party she met the Duchess of York, who, contrary to Princess Mary's dark warnings, 'was perfect in her manner of meeting & conducting herself towards me; nothing could be better'. The Duke of York, conscious of their last encounter, was 'awkward in manner but not unkind'; and the Regent, whom she had dreaded meeting, 'just spoke, & good-naturedly, (the few words he did utter)'. He was closeted with ministers most of the evening, but when he left 'he wished me good-bye & added a my dear to it'. She hoped that she was forgiven.
By degrees she was succeeding in calming her affronted relations. The Queen, to her surprise, was 'remarkably good-humoured & gracious'; and indeed, now that the Princess of Wales had removed herself from the scene, Queen Charlotte's attitude to her granddaughter underwent a change, and she began to act independently of the Prince, even to the point of standing up to him in defence of Charlotte's rights.
Towards the end of August, at 'a very seemly little musick party' at Frogmore, Charlotte again had a tête à tête with her Aunt Mary, who was at her most amiable. She professed herself 'all anxiety' for her niece to marry. 'I see no chance for you of comfort … without your marrying,' she said. 'All your family should be glad if there was anything that would do …' But it seemed, when they discussed it further, that there was nothing that would do. Charlotte 'joked' about Prince Charles of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who had been the Queen's candidate. 'Oh God, no,' cried Princess Mary, and added, 'I would be the last now to recommend … anyone in particular.' But when Charlotte, apparently joking again, mentioned Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, her aunt 'colored not a little' and admitted, 'I think from what I saw of him he is a very good looking & very gentlemanlike young man.' 'I don't like him,' said Charlotte, 'for he does not suit my taste.' At this her aunt 'thought a little' and then said quietly , 'You don't, you don't.' 'She seemed quite satisfied & cheerful again,' said Charlotte, 'so that I suspect there is something there with her.' It looks as if Princess Mary, trying to pick a husband for her niece, was in fact going through the list on her own behalf as well.
A few days later, evidently in answer to an enquiry on the subject from Mercer, Charlotte declared that she had no idea whether her Aunt Mary thought of the Prince of Coburg 'in any particular way', but her manner seemed to show that there was 'something or other'. Princess Sophia, questioned about this by her niece, denied all knowledge of it, but said that Leopold could never be 'worked' as a husband for Charlotte, as 'he had not a shilling'.
* The Hereditary Prince of Orange was her nephew.
Two days after her capture, Charlotte, with the aid of her drawing master Mr. Starkey, succeeded in smuggling a pencilled letter to Mercer out of Carlton House. She was allowed neither pen, ink nor paper, but she had stolen 'these few sheets', and intended, she said, to pass the letter through milk, to preserve the pencil. She was writing to her uncle Sussex in the same way.
'You have no idea of my situation,' she wrote to Mercer. 'Oh, God, it ought to be remedied indeed, for it is wretched, and enough to send anyone wild … I am complete prisoner, not a letter or thing could get to me except by some merciful private hand.' Even the Bishop was a welcome visitor in her desolation: he had promised to try and see Mercer, to beg her to get permission to visit Charlotte.
'Shall you venture,' she enquires of her friend, 'upon asking leave to come and see me? … Oh, I wish you would … pray, pray do it.' She is filled with self-reproach: 'It is I who by my mad conduct brought all this upon you' – and she reminds herself yet again of their heartbroken parting when 'I could not utter one single word because you could not'. The following Monday she is to be moved to Cranbourne Lodge, in Windsor Forest, where she will be even more isolated. Her new ladies, she says, 'are stupider and duller than anything'. She did not even attempt to talk, and meals were a misery – 'so forlorn and prisonish' – and she thinks of the cheerful dinners at Warwick House when Mercer was with her.
In spite of inflicting this heavy punishment upon his daughter, the Regent was all charm when they met. 'I heartily begged his pardon for my rash act,' she said, and he told her that he had forgiven her."He cried a vast deal,' she said, 'did not know what to do for me, but would try & not make my life miserable.' But the mention of Mercer, she said, drew from her 'a violent shower of tears'. Altogether, it was a tearful scene, but hardly a constructive one for Charlotte's future.
On receiving Charlotte's pencilled note from Carlton House, the Duke of Sussex composed a letter to the Prime Minister. Princess Charlotte, he said, was being treated as a State Prisoner. Her health was suffering, and her doctors had prescribed sea bathing as vitally important to her recovery. He demanded permission to visit her.
Two days later, on July 19, having received no reply, he got up in the House of Lords, and put five questions, devised by Brougham, to Lord Liverpool. He wished to know, he said, if the Princess is allowed to receive her friends as usual; if she is able to write and receive letters. Is she actually under the restraint of imprisonment? Did not her doctors, a year ago, prescribe a yearly visit to the seaside as necessary to her health? And lastly, now that she passed the age when by Law she is fit to govern, what steps have been taken towards providing her with an Establishment suitable to her rank, and to the part she will soon have to perform?
The questions were pertinent, and embarrassing.
Lord Liverpool refused to answer, on the grounds that the points raised by the Duke 'would bear by implication a disagreeable appearance as uninvited as it was unnecessary'.
'Old Bags', the Lord Chancellor, who was largely responsible for the Regent's restrictions on Charlotte, 'administered a rebuke.' But Sussex, undeterred, said that he would raise the subject again. Before he finally sat down he begged to address the Woolsack, quoting Bacon – he believed it was Bacon – on the importance to man of reading, writing and conversation, and pointing out that 'retirement, coercion and seclusion were not the means to instruct and give Princess Charlotte of Wales the most favorable idea of the beauty and advantages of the glorious constitution of this country, over which she was one day, please God, to rule'.
Perhaps it is not surprising that after this the Regent refused to meet his brother Sussex again.
Rhetoric won that day. Charlotte's defences crumbled; and she gave in. She agreed to see her uncle York, and to return with him. She had only one stipulation to make: she would go back in a royal carriage.
It was only when Mercer came to say good-bye that Charlotte's control broke down. The two girls clung to each other, unable to speak, believing in this moment of agony that they were being torn apart forever.
Poor Miss Knight was also facing the realization that her life with Charlotte was over – and over for good. Stricken as she was, she could not face going down to say good-bye: she was alone upstairs, she tells us, in hysterics.
The Duke of York handed Charlotte into the royal carriage, but made a fuss when Mrs. Louis, still carrying the Princess's night things, attempted to follow her. It was only with great difficulty that the Princess of Wales persuaded him that Charlotte must have her maid with her, and Mrs. Louis was grudgingly permitted to perch on the edge of the seat facing the Princess. One wonders when she became dresser to the young Queen Victoria, if amongst her other reminiscences, Mrs. Louis told her about this grim early morning drive from Bayswater to Carlton House. The Princess sat, pale and silent, beside her uncle York, who still held in one hand the folded paper which he had brought to Connaught Place, the warrant to take Charlotte by force. Fortunately, he had not needed it.
At Carlton House the carriage was kept waiting in the courtyard for more than half an hour, because nobody had been told how the Princess Charlotte was to be received, and the new ladies had to be hastily assembled. Eventually, Lady Ilchester, Lady Rosslyn and Mrs. Campbell were ready, and, the bodyguard being formed, the Princess was permitted to enter her father's house.
But he [The Prince Regent] was by no means satisfied with her [Miss Knight's] apology for Charlotte's absence at this interview. He would expect to see her to see her the following day, between two and three, he said, unless Dr. Baillie came and said that she was absolutely incapable of walking from Warwick House.
That night Charlotte sent a note to Mercer, begging her to come 'as early as possible to me tomorrow'. Her friend had been with her when Miss Knight returned from the Regent, and knew of Charlotte's reluctance to go to Carlton House next day. The doctors, wrote Charlotte, were to meet, 'if possible to prevent my going'. She explained that far from avoiding a meeting with her father, she was most anxious to see him: but she was convinced that if once she set foot in Carlton House she would be kept there. The plan, she said, 'is to be a sudden one, when once there to keep me, and not to allow my return'. She had heard rumours, through the Duke of Sussex, and later through Lady Jersey, of the Prince's plans, which – tinged though they are with the melodrama of Gothic fiction – were frightening enough to put her on her guard against every move of the Regent and his ministers.
The next day, though Dr. Baillie said that she was perfectly capable of walking up to Carlton House, she felt too ill and wretched to go, and wrote to her father, begging that he would come to her. He kept her waiting till six in the evening, when he arrived, attended by the Bishop, whom he left with Miss Knight while he interviewed Charlotte alone. After three quarters of an hour the Bishop was summoned, and Cornelia waited on tenterhooks for the session to end. After another fifteen minutes, the door burst open. Charlotte rushed out 'in the greatest agony'. She had but one instant, she said, to speak to Cornelia, the Prince had asked for her and was waiting. She then broke the news, which was as bad as she could have imagined. The 'new ladies' – Lady Ilchester, Lady Rosslyn and Mrs. Campbell – were already in the house. Miss Knight was to be dismissed, she said, and so were all the servants. Warwick House was to be given up, and Charlotte was to be kept for five days at Carlton House, after which she was to be taken to Cranbourne Lodge in the middle of Windsor Forest, where she would see nobody except the Queen once a week. Growing even more frantic, she added that if she did not go immediately to Carlton House, as she had been commanded, the Prince would sleep that night at Warwick House, as well as the ladies. In other words, Princess Charlotte was a prisoner.


text:
Home > Asia Pacific > South East Asia > Thailand
Troops outnumber monks at temples in Thai south
by Didier Lauras, AFP, Sept 20, 2011
PATTANI, Thailand -- With its barbed wire, sandbag bunker and armed guard, Wat Lak Muang in Thailand's strife-torn deep south looks more like a military outpost than a typical Buddhist temple.
<< Thai soldiers (L) providing security to Buddhist monks during their daily morning alms collection in the village of Leamnok on the outskirts of Thailand's southern province of Pattani. Photo courtesy: AFP
Since a deadly insurgency erupted in the Muslim-dominated region seven years ago, the army has become inseparable from religious rituals in the region, where troops live side-by-side with monks in monasteries.
At Wat Lak Muang, a few kilometres from the centre of the city of Pattani, soldiers armed to the teeth return from patrol in pick-up trucks from time to time, while monks in saffron robes busy themselves around a fire inside.
Around the stupa, prefabricated barracks have been set up for soldiers and armoured vehicles and transport lorries are parked nearby.
The eight monks living there are by far outnumbered by the roughly 100 soldiers -- a situation mirrored at other temples in the region.
The army says it is a mainly a matter of convenience.
"Just because soldiers are with monks doesn't mean that it's a religious war," said Major General Acra Tiproach, deputy regional army commander.
"It doesn't mean that we're there to fight. It's only a shelter. There are buildings we can use for accommodation and we can take care of the security of local people."
Since 2004, Thailand's three southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, near the border with Malaysia, have been riven by a complex insurgency that has claimed more than 4,800 lives, both Buddhists and Muslims.
Monks -- seen, like teachers, as a symbol of the Thai state -- are among the targets, sometimes shot or attacked with bombs while out collecting alms.
The militants denounce the Bangkok-based ruling elite and the kingdom's majority Buddhists, in a region where 80 percent of the population is of Malay ethnicity and Muslim religion.
More than ever, the daily religious routines take place under close military surveillance.
In the early morning, monks in pairs go on the traditional collection of alms -- normally gifts of food -- from the Buddhist faithful in the centre of Pattani, reciting prayers as they go.
It could be a scene from anywhere in the country -- apart from the armed bodyguards who closely follow the monks, surveying each doorway, blocking access to each street.
"The situation is bad," said a local shopkeeper who came to take part in the ritual.
But he added: "I don't think it's strange. There's nothing wrong with having soldiers with monks."
Analysts struggle to describe a conflict whose roots can be traced back to the start of the 20th century.
The leaders of the insurgency are difficult to identify, the militants are discreet and the claims of responsibility unclear.
People in the region complain of a long history of perceived discrimination against ethnic Malay Muslims by authorities in the Buddhist-majority nation, including alleged abuses by the armed forces.
While the Muslim militants are not viewed as jihadists, the presence in recent years of troops in the monasteries has brought a new religious dimension to the conflict.
"The militarisation of Buddhist temples is fuelling a sense that this is a clash between religions and that's a problematic direction to move in," said Duncan McCargo, an expert on the conflict with Leeds University in Britain.
In stark contrast to hardcore Islamic militants like Al-Qaeda, the Thai insurgents have not taken their armed struggle out of the deep south.
Moreover, the younger generation of insurgents, said McCargo, is not recruited on the basis of fundamentalist ideology.
But some soldiers have been ordained as monks in recent years. And rumour has it that certain monks are armed.
Officially, the monks do not complain. Most of the superiors approve of a military presence that they can, in any case, do little about.
"It's all right because monks live with monks, soldiers live with soldiers. We live separately," said Pipit Vavakarn Koson, the abbot of Narathiwat's Tung Kha temple.
"There were bombs in some temples, some were burnt down, some monks were killed. So I thought it's a good idea to have soldiers here with us. They can protect the villagers and will make them feel more calm."
But mosques have also been attacked in the past and there are no soldiers guarding those.
Religion is one of the three pillars of the Thai constitution -- along with the nation and the monarchy -- and nobody doubts that Buddhism is the de facto religion of the state.
"The presence of the soldiers in most, if not all, temples in this area makes it appear that temples are representations of the Thai state," said Srisompob Jitpiromsri, director of conflict monitor Deep South Watch.
"When you present yourself as a protector of the temples of the Thai Buddhist, you become the protector of the minority. State mechanism becomes part of the violence."
Wat Tung Kha sits in the middle of an exclusively Buddhist village, an enclave protected by a military roadblock. The main street is covered with yellow flags, symbols of the monarchy, therefore the domination of Bangkok.
Ophat Yenbut, 66, lives with her husband opposite the monastery. She points to the house of her neighbours and explains that the couple were killed in a rubber plantation some years ago.
"I sleep better when I know that the soldiers are here to protect us," she said.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
A few days after the reporter was killed, a news photographer was shot dead while "out of his house" in Mexico.
Jamie Lynn Spears' Book of Revelation: Relationship with Britney, Details
Benefits of Outsourcing Java Web Application Development
The Best Casino Trends to Look Out for in 2022
Are Turkey Breasts Healthy For Dogs?
Home/World/Studies suggest that Omicron has the benefit of reinfection as rich countries promote vaccine boosters and Africa demands the first injection.
Studies suggest that Omicron has the benefit of reinfection as rich countries promote vaccine boosters and Africa demands the first injection.
Amol RajputDecember 3, 2021
Johannesburg — As data on the actual infection in South Africa, Omicron variant of coronavirus Initial identification suggests that the mutant virus is more capable of reinfecting people already infected with COVID-19, and the new strain also highlights global pandemic response inequality. increase.
Research Published as a preprint on ThursdayIs still awaiting peer review, but Omicron has found that people who are already infected with COVID are at least 2.4 times more likely to be re-infected compared to other variants being studied. ..
This study does not provide new information on how effective current vaccines are likely to be against Omicron, or how serious the disease is generally for those who catch it. .. That data is still at least a week away.
Evidence of increased risk of reinfection associated with the appearance of #Omicron Variants suggest avoidance of immunity from previous infections. @scienceSUN @NRF_News pic.twitter.com/sGYTevmyGc
— Juliet Pulliam, PhD (@SACEMAdirector) December 2, 2021
However, in another study conducted in the United Kingdom, booster shots of all major vaccines used significantly increase both antibodies that help avoid infection and the body's "T cell" response. I found out. Limit the severity of the infection.Researchers expect the number and type of mutations found in Omicron, so it may prove essential. Vaccine may be less effectiveTo some extent, by preventing infection.
"This T-cell response gives us hope," said Professor Saul Faust, who led the trial announced Thursday. Lancet, Said Times newspaper. "T cell response [the original variant], Beta and Delta are very similar. And I hope you can see something similar in Omicron. Our hope as scientists is that hospitalization and protection against death remain intact. "
"The data clearly show why it's so important to get a booster. Top-up jabs greatly enhance protection against viruses," said the UK government's chief health official. Vaccination is more important than ever because of the potential threat of variants. "
Authorities have confirmed multiple Omicron cases in the United States …
But the call is Response from U.S. authorities As the best way for a country to prepare for the expected spread of Omicron, it is only possible due to the huge vaccine supply available to wealthy countries.
As CBS News correspondent Debora Patta reports, many countries are far from offering booster shots. The emergence and rapid spread of Omicron in South Africa has injected this variant into the center of the global debate over vaccine inequality.
In the turf war between Omicron and the previously discovered delta mutant, a new strain has clearly won in South Africa, explaining the rapid increase in new infections.
Scientists warned us
Since the beginning of the pandemic, health professionals around the world have consistently screamed for war, warning: No one is safe until everyone is safe.. Allowing the virus to spread and continue to mutate in unvaccinated populations anywhere on the planet gives the virus the opportunity to evolve into more dangerous variants. So far, only about 7% of Africa's total population has been fully vaccinated.
"We got to where we are now after politics, not science. If we did anything scientific, we would have done what scientists said in January 2020. Then we wouldn't be where we are now. "Dr. Ayoade Arakiya, Co-Chair of the African Union's African Vaccine Delivery Alliance, told CBS News.
According to Alakija, science tells us that the virus will continue to mutate unless there is global vaccine fairness.
African startup replicating the moderna vaccine
Vaccine supply is declining rapidly in the two countries where Omicron was first identified. According to Alakija, Botswana already controls 86% of its supply and South Africa uses 78% of its jabs.
Compare it to a wealthy country. There, 100 million vaccinations are likely to expire on the shelves.
For Arakiya, the problem is clear. Wealthy countries are storing vaccines.
"Many people in the United States and the United Kingdom think we're all here reaching out, as you know." Oh, please, give me a vaccine for free. " increase. No. We say, "Get out of the line so that you can take the lead in the line and get yours and pay them." "
Side effects of travel ban
But supply is not the only problem.Distribution, as in many African countries, complicates the matter. Lack of logistic functionality To put a shot in people's arms. And a travel ban raft imposed on South African countries, including the United States, shortly after South African scientists warned the world that a new variant had further isolated the region.
To Arakiya and many others on the continent, travel bans are not only unproductive, they also look deep. Unfairness..
Biden announces new plans to fight COVID-19
Monica Glass in California was visiting her husband's family in South Africa when the flight was cancelled.
"South Africa is the only place they have planted these travel bans, right?" She told CBS News. "I just feel it's unfair. It's not right."
And she was hit another. A fully vaccinated glass tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently quarantined in Cape Town while waiting to arrange a new trip to return home.
"I have mild symptoms," she told Patta. "I'm a nurse, so I work in a COVID unit. I was around COVID. As far as I know, this is the first infection I got with COVID."
Her immediate concern is how to return to the homes of the three children when the infection subsides.
Travel bans not only cause confusion for individual travelers, but also complicate the work of South African scientists racing to help the world better understand the new Omicron variants. I am doing it. South Africa may run out of compounds needed to study new strains.
Challenges facing the US Global Vaccine Program
Download the free CBS News app for breaking news and analysis
Source link Studies suggest that Omicron has the benefit of reinfection as rich countries promote vaccine boosters and Africa demands the first injection.
Shopify and JD partnership helps US merchants sell in China
Images and spotted communications reveal the devastation of Tonga after the tsunami was unleashed by a massive volcanic eruption
Yields on 10-year government bonds jumped to a two-year high, surpassing 1.83%
US Equity Futures Fall Prior to More Earnings Report
European regulators in Italy, France, Germany and the UK dominate Big Tech
Doctors notice increase in vision problems during pandemic – Kansas City, Missouri
World War II Mystery: Cold case team shines new light on betrayal of Anne Frank and her family – Fresno, California
'She made therapy cool': How Tarsha Wiggins uses music to help people heal – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Does omicron cause loss of smell or taste? – Portland, Oregon
Hong Kong will cull 2,000 animals after hamsters in pet store get COVID-19 – Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee


30 years of industry experience - specializes in Australia, Europe, and the South Pacific. She's lived in Australia and Germany. She loves traveling off the beaten path and doing unusual adventures like theTomatina which is the Big Tomato Fight in Bunol Spain and swimming with the dolphins.


IPIECA welcomes Wintershall as a new corporate member. Wintershall is Germany's largest internationally active crude oil and natural gas producer. They explore and produce oil and gas in Europe, North Africa, South America, Russia, and the Middle East.
Wintershall have been active for over 85 years and have a workforce in excess of about 2,000 employees from more than 50 nationalities. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of the chemical group BASF, and base their success on their technical know-how and strong international partnerships.


text:
The pandemic has given some people additional time to work on different projects around the home. But with heightened restrictions regarding social contact, many people have gone the DIY route for these projects instead of hiring professionals. With that being said, accomplishing a project requires the right tools, and National Adhesive has created an educational and interactive website to help consumers find the right tool that suits their needs.
National Adhesive may be new to the American market. Still, it comes as an expansion on the success of GlueDevil, the leading producer of caulks, sealants, and adhesives across Southern Africa for over 25 years. In 2019, National Adhesive made a successful debut in the AAPEX Trade Show, and from there, it established a position in the North American market. Following their debut at that event, the company established stateside operations, supply chains, and groups of manufacturer representatives.
As a company, National Adhesives understands its customers' needs. Catering everyone from contractors to DIYers, the company made it easy for customers to understand the products they had available and made it clear to them which ones were best suited for their projects. When the company created its knowledge-based interactive platform, they removed the guessing out of which products to use. Aside from making purchases more convenient, their website provides a product guide that can give customers answers, how-to demonstrations, articles, and technical data. With these features, their informative platform can tell customers when, where, and how to use a specific product. The company also encourages its customers to join community-based groups on the platform and share tips and tricks with other people.
National Adhesives offers a broad product range of adhesives, sealants, and tapes. Their products are meant to help contractors, builders, and crafters get the job done right the first time around. The company offers products from five brands: Great Stuff, GlueAngel, GlueAngel Delicate Touch, Thicc, and Eish.
Because of the way National Adhesive understands its target market, this company was appointed as the first-ever DuPont's Great Stuff licensee. Following the success of the GlueDevil brand in the South African market, the company rebranded it for the North American market and released it as GlueAngel. GlueAngel has a line of products such as adhesives, sealants, spray paints, and tapes that can be used from automotive projects to arts and crafts.
The next brand National Adhesive launched is Thicc, developed specifically for contractors who need industry-specific products to get the job done. The Thicc line of tapes and glue can be used for roofing and construction. Although this line was created for contractors, regular consumers can also use Thicc for their projects.
For people on a budget but still looking for high-quality materials, National Adhesive released Eish (pronounced eesh). This budget brand uses the same ingredients but comes at a lower price point due to reduced product size.
In just three short years in the North American market, National Adhesive has proven its ability to understand what its customers need, and they are quick to provide solutions. Besides offering high-caliber products, the company also encourages community participation and a sense of camaraderie by providing a platform where customers can share their works-in-progress and share knowledge and advice to help other people accomplish their home repairs, small projects, and crafts. National Adhesives provides solutions for projects that require sealants, adhesives, and tape. For more information on their product lines, you can visit their website.
Rhonda Savvy is a Senior Journalist. She has worked closely with artists on content creation for 5 significant years. She has helped them gain the exposure they need to succeed in the show business industry. She has driven positive consumer and trade media coverage, brand, agency, content, and product marketing activities, and events.
Dr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker on Empowering Successful Women to Overcome Life's Challenges
Asbury Ale House & Jerzey Jungle Juice Are Revolutionizing Sunday Football
Asia Innovations Group Brings Live Social Experiences to Emerging Markets through Its Flagship App, Uplive
Nightfall Group Elevates Luxurious Vacations as the Leading Hospitality Company in Miami


text:
Some Say Planned Steel, Aluminum Tariffs May Add Up to Losses for U.S. Energy
On Monday, President Donald Trump said "we're not backing down" on his intent to propose steel and aluminum tariffs that some legislators and analysts worry could have a negative effect on the U.S. energy industry and undercut the president's goal of "energy dominance."
Trump shared his desire for the tariffs—25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum imports—last week. On Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that countries may be exempted on a "case-by-case basis" from the tariffs and that the president will make an announcement on the tariff issue by the week's end.
Energy industry groups say that the plan to put a 25 percent tariff on overseas steel could a have a detrimental impact on the U.S. oil and gas industry and could be a double blow for the solar power industry, which is navigating new solar tariffs that went into effect last month. The groups contend that the steel tariff would raise costs for oil and gas pipelines and for solar power arrays, which would also face increased costs from Trump's anticipated tariff on aluminum imports.
The 25 percent steel tariff could add as much as 2 cents a watt to the cost of a utility-scale solar project, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Additional price increases on steel and on aluminum, which are used in ground-mount and rooftop solar racking systems, could slow U.S. solar deployments already decreased by the solar tariff.
In the oil and gas industry, the 25 percent steel tariff could have an impact on pipelines. A study commissioned by oil and gas groups and released last year showed that a 25 percent price hike means an additional $76 million in costs for a traditional 280-mile pipeline and more than $300 million for a major project like the Keystone XL or Dakota Access pipelines.
Rules Governing Pollution from Oil and Gas Operations Under Microscope
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced amendments to two provisions of the New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas industry. The 2016 standards aim to reduce the amount of methane and volatile organic compounds from oil and gas drilling.
One of EPA's amendments would require that oil and gas operators repair leaking components during unplanned or emergency shutdowns and would impose monitoring requirements for wells on Alaska's North Slope.
EPA said the changes were necessary because under the current requirements, repairs conducted during unscheduled or emergency shutdowns "could lead to unintended negative consequences both at well sites and compressor stations, including emissions that are higher than emissions that would occur if the leaks were repaired during a scheduled shutdown."
The changes "provide regulatory certainty to one of the largest sectors of the American economy and avoid unnecessary compliance costs to both covered entities and the states," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum, noting that the amendments are expected to save electric utilities $100 million per year in compliance costs and that they could help oil and gas operators reap $16 million in benefits by 2035.
Environmental advocates, meanwhile, expressed concerns that the changes could lead to dirtier air and water and reduce or remove consequences for large-scale polluters.
As Bloomberg Gets UN Climate Envoy Job, Study Pushes Emissions Trading
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was named U.N. special envoy for climate action on Monday. In his new role, Bloomberg will support a 2019 U.N. Climate Summit and mobilize more ambitious action to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit that increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
"Around the world, bottom-up solutions are leading the fight against climate change," Bloomberg said in a Twitter post. "As the new @UN Special Envoy for Climate Action, I'll work with state and non-state actors to help implement policies that reduce emissions & build resilience."
Three researchers wrote in the journal Science that allowing countries to satisfy their climate commitments by trading credits could bring down implementation costs.
"Linkage is important, in part, because it can reduce the costs of achieving a given emissions-reduction objective," the authors write. "Lower costs, in turn, may contribute politically to embracing more ambitious objectives. In a world where the marginal cost of abatement (that is, the cost to reduce an additional ton of emissions) varies widely, linkage improves overall cost-effectiveness by allowing jurisdictions to finance reductions in other jurisdictions with relatively lower costs while allowing the former jurisdictions to count the emission reductions toward targets set in their NDCs [nationally determined contributions]."
The Climate Post offers a rundown of the week in climate and energy news. It is produced each Thursday by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Tags environment, gas, greenhouse gas emissions, oil, science, tariff, Tim Profeta, trump
Tim Profeta is the founding director of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. The Nicholas Institute is part of Duke University and focuses on improving environmental policy making worldwide through objective, fact-based research in the areas of climate change, the economics of limiting carbon pollution, oceans governance and coastal management, emerging environmental markets and freshwater concerns at home and abroad. In his role at the Nicholas Institute, Profeta has continued to use his experience on Capitol Hill to engage in climate change debates. His research has focused, specifically, on market-based approaches to environmental regulations—particularly energy and climate change policy. Other projects engage his expertise in environmental law and air pollution regulation under the Clean Air Act.
International Women's Day Archive Discovery: Marion Stirling
Community Water Systems on the Rise


Smoke fluid canisters are pressurised aerosol cans of fluid which plug directly into the smoke machine (Microfog or Mini Mist Turbo or even older Optimist Turbo machines). The propellant inside the canister forces it through the machine's heater block where it exits as fog.
These smoke fluid canisters used to contain either Standard smoke fluid (label colour: black text on white) or Industrial smoke fluid (label colour: red text on white) more suitable for fire training.
But in June 2018 these two types of canister were replaced by a single canister containing Global DeLuxe smoke fluid. They are manufactured by the original manufacturer and are a direct replacement to the discontinued canisters.


3-E-MAK AGENCIES AND TRADING S.A.E.
العنوان: 71 ش ابو بكر الصديق - ميدان سفير - القاهرة.
26 Gamal EL- Din Dewidar St.
1-Company Name QUEST "Advanced Systems & Technology House"
Operations Support of corporate activities such as supply of technologies/products information in Egypt.
30 Wady El Nil St., Mohandeseen, Giza.
59 2nd Ind. Zone, 6th Of October, Giza.
20 Lebanon St., Mohandeseen, Giza.
5 Ahmed Kassem Gouda St., Nasr City, Cairo.
adress :-20 ش مصدق, الدقى, الجيزة.
30 ش النهضة, الدقى, الجيزة.
49 ش نوبار - داخل سيتى مول, وسط البلد, القاهرة.
19 ش العدلى, حى شرق, اسيوط.
Cairo - Alexandria Desert Road, KM 22.
39 ش جمال سالم, الدقى, الجيزة.
258 ش جسر السويس, جسر السويس, القاهرة.
20 ش عائشة التيمورية, جاردن سيتى, القاهرة.
91 El Sheikh Rehan St., Abdin, Cairo.
41 Ain Shams St., El Helmia Sq., Heliopolis, Cairo.
22 El Nour St., Dokki, Giza.
10 Zakaria Rizk St., Zamalek, Cairo.
27 El Zohour Tower, Roushdy, Alexandria.
3 El Nafora Sq., Mokattam, Cairo.
32 Ahmed Oraby St., Mohandeseen, Giza.
17 Mohaie El Din Abou El Ezz St., Dokki, Giza.
212 Faisal St., Faisal, Giza.
32 El Sayeda Zeinab Sq., El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo.
46 Abbas El Akkad St., Nasr City, Cairo.
3-MISR HELWAN FOR IMPORT & EXPORT CO.' LTD.
1- El Tawil International Trade (Mother Company).
Fax. + (203) 429 8963.
2- Service Center 7, Teaaweniate Semouha, Alexandria.
Tel. + 203- 424 4780.
# of staff 21 young men/women.
Net work 9 business partners & 65 dealers among Egypt states.
Activity Distribution of self imported items.
3- Branch 2Bis. AbuBakr EL-Sedeek St., EL-Dokki District-Giza.
# of staff 10 young men/women.
4- Branch Compu-City Mall-Mohandessin, Show room # 19.
Tel. + 2 02- 346 45 35 / 010-1707174.
# of staff 3 young men/women.
5- Branch Smart Computer Mall – Maadi.
456 EL-Horreya Road – Roushdy – Alexandria.
Tel.: + 2 010- 1707173.
Activity Distribution arm of El-Tawil International Trade.
Management & investments in Computer show rooms.
7- Information Technology Distribution (ITD).
H.Office 32 Manshiyat EL-Bakry St., Heliopolis, Cairo.
# of staff 6 Sales men.
1-El Tawil International Trade (Mother Company).
مشكور جدا جدا أخ أيمن 2009 :frnd"
جميل جهد تشكر عليه ولا بأس بتثبيته ولكن ليس هنا.
يثبت فى قسم البيع والشراء.
شكرا لكم أخواني الأعزاء toot-alsham و احمدسلطان على ردودكم الجميله :frnd"


Generally people go to restaurants during weekends. There could be number of reasons behind it. People may visit restaurants on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, official meetings or get- together etc. People might get bored of cooking or eating at home. At times they are not in a position to cook or they would want to enjoy different food/cuisines.
People who are living in major cities like Kanpur are lucky to have many restaurants which offer a variety of cuisines. People of Kanpur like Chinese food the most. That's why Kanpur has many Chinese restaurants. Chinese cuisine is considered to be one of the world's favorite cuisines. It's an interesting integration of taste, redolence, color and appearance.
These restaurants of Kanpur have excellent, well trained and talented cooks who make delicious, flavored, mouth watering delicacies like fried rice, lemon chicken, chow mein, chow fun, peking duck, dim sum, noodles and shark fin soup. They also use rice, wheat, buckwheat, corn, millet, sweet potato, potato and a variety of legumes to prepare an interesting cuisine. They also make steamed bread, deep fried twisted dough sticks, noodles, steamed stuffed buns, cakes, a variety of gruels and snacks which have special local flavors and these are considered to be the most extraordinary colorful treats. Different methods like frying, boiling, braising, stewing, steaming, simmering, baking and crisping are being followed in these restaurants to evolve the best dishes. Once they are finished they are presented in an attractive way. These restaurants also provide a variety of soups and teas.
nice article and thanks for providing the list of chinese restaurants in kanpur city.


ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 with silver caps??
Thread: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 with silver caps??
When I got my board, I noticed that it had silver caps on it instead of the gold caps that were advertised. Now it honestly isn't a big deal to me what color the caps are, but is there any difference between the one with gold caps and the one with the silver caps, despite the fact that they have different cap colors?
Re: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 with silver caps??
Check out post #2 in Silver Caps on Extreme3 Gen3.
Post #2 or the attached pictures might solve your "problem".


Drive with Discount Cab and get monthly in fares by helping our network of riders get around town. Driving with Discount Cab is a great way to earn cash on your schedule. The more you drive, the more you can earn. It's simple and perfect for those looking for seasonal, work from home, entry level, temporary, or any type of job opportunities.
Semi-Flexible Schedule: Make your own schedule as a contractor.
Get Paid monthly: Get cash deposited monthly.
We look for great drivers with great personality. We want our ratings to remain in 100%.
If you think you are that person, please sign in. A recruiter will give you a call.
If you are already independent contractor and want to supplement your income working with us, please sign up. A professional will contact you.


text:
A remarkable story of survival and beating the odds.
John Cavaick Martin was born in 1962 in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. He was brought up around aircraft throughout his childhood years.
In November 1973, when John was just 11, his father was killed in an aircraft crash.
At age 13 John cycled around the East Cape, as his father had before him. In 1979 John made his first parachute jump. He successfully completed New Zealand's first Base Jump in 1982. From 1987 John was employed as a Commercial Pilot and by April 1989 he had completed over 600 parachute jumps and 1500 hours flying.
On April 15, 1989, while on a topdressing assignment, John experienced a crash and burn plane accident. He received third-degree burns to most of his face, hands and body and spent three months in an induced coma. This led to ongoing, unpleasant hospital treatments for the following four years.
Following his accident, John returned to flying and entered partnership in an Air Charter business, servicing Motiti Island. In 1990 John sold out of the partnership and set up his own successful Tandem Skydiving Business.
John was 27 years old when he became a crash and burn plane victim - given a 25% chance of living. Old enough that the experience could have sent him to the depths of depression. How is it that a positive approach and 'never say die' attitude can help the human spirit wing it through unimaginable horrors? What do we need to draw on to be the best that we can be - no matter what the odds? John has a few of these answers. John is living proof...
John wrote a book about his ordeal titled Out of the Ashes which has been put up for review with the Curriculum Information Service for use as a student resource.
John has been described as inspirational, motivational, humorous, captivating and courageous. He can tailor his presentation to fit your brief - whether it be a corporate audience, business function, club or young people.
John Martin - Shut up and Jump
On April 15, 1989, while on a topdressing assignment, John experienced a crash and burn plane accident. He received third-degree burns to most of his face, hands and body and spent three months in an induced coma. This led to ongoing, unpleasant hospital treatments for the following four years. Following his accident, John returned to flying and entered partnership in an Air Charter business, servicing Motiti Island. In 1990 John sold out of the partnership and set up his own successful Tandem Skydiving Business.
John is Inspirational, he is authentic, real and courageous. His story moved our people and taught us much ... keep reading Signature Homes


text:
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
The Police Lieutenant is a Command Staff position in which the incumbent has purview over all Law Center service functions, which may include Patrol, Support, and Special Services bureaus. S/he supervises, oversees, and coordinates activities of police operations, researching, designing, and implementing all training and certification requirements for sworn and non-sworn personnel. The Police Lieutenant provides proximity and exercises delegated authority of the Law Center Command Staff so that critical decisions are made in a timely manner and quality of service is assured. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Police or their designee, and working independently with limited supervision, the incumbent has additional duties that include but are not limited to:
Supervisory and Administrative
Ensures compliance with all departmental operations, procedures, written and verbal directives.
Ensures subordinates on tour of duty are trained and knowledgeable of all current and pertinent orders.
Carriers out effective management practices on tour of duty to achieve maximum efficiency.
Participates in decisions on matters of employee welfare, evaluation, performance management, progressive discipline, and logistical needs.
Continuously inspects personnel under his or her direction during tour of duty to ensure compliance with orders and procedures.
Ensures management and investigation of all special events, training, complaints, crime, accidents, and incidents occurring are reported or observed on tour of duty in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ensures that proper and comprehensive reports are prepared, and inspects it for thorough and required information.
Cautions and apprehends persons behaving contrary to relevant laws and University rules.
Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, procedures, and other written materials.
Oversees policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations.
Incident Management & Community Relations
Maintains liaison with MPO, DCFD, GERMS, other policy agencies, and other public safety and first responder agencies.
Implements and directs emergency operations plans, and coordinates emergency response and management with affected administrators, officials, and agencies.
Maintains a partnership with University students, faculty, staff, visitors, dignitaries, other community members, and other government and non! government organizations to address and resolve public safety issues.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in criminal justice or related field
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible law enforcement experience related to public safety, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience; An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of above requirements
Previous experience in and responsibility for critical incident response and notification procedures
Intermediate knowledge of criminal and civil law and of police practices and procedures, with excellent verbal and written communications skills, including report writing
Previous experience and/or training in situations involving sexual assault and discrimination (including religious, racial, and sexual orientation)
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation and qualify for a Special Police Officer's Commission
Ability to be on call when necessary and a willingness to work extended, odd off hours to achieve the expectations of the Department, including rotating tours of duty (day shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts) with fluctuating days off
Ability to successfully complete a written exam, a physical agility test, a panel interview, a background investigation, medical and psychological exams, a post-offer, pre employment drug test, and other procedures as necessary
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification
A U.S. Citizen at least 21 years of age
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with no violations in the last three years and able to pass Georgetown University driver's certification
Comfortable using computers including Microsoft Office Suite apps (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) email and/or the ability to learn these applications
Possess tact, patience, a courteous demeanor and pleasant personality in order to deal with students, staff, faculty, visitors, and community members
Working knowledge of electronic reporting systems
Respect the use of police power in relation to a University environment
Ability to supervise, evaluate, manage, and motivate subordinate sworn and non-sworn personnel
Emergency management experience
Demonstrated leadership in a higher education environment
Additional certifications to training
Administrative and clerical skills
Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu .
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.
Internal Number: JR06594
About Georgetown University
Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Georgetown is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world.
Police Officer 1 – Police Cadet Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green State University Yesterday
Campus Police Officer Pullman, Washington
Washington State University Yesterday


text:
Q: Python tuple of tuple: access like a 2 dymentional array I have data that comes is as strings. I have a for loop to catch all data and put into a tuple. The reason I used a tuple was, I wanted to be able to access data like this,
tupOfTuple[1][0:4]#accessing x=1(line 1), elements 0-4.

Here is my current code,
while (deltaT < 80):
    deltaT = time() - start_time
    buf = create_string_buffer("\x22\x0F\x61", 77)
    res = ldv_read( handle, buf, len(buf))
    dataStr = [""]
    colTup = ()

    if (res == 0):
        print "\n"
        resZeroCount = resZeroCount + 1
        for c in buf.raw:
            dataStr = hex(ord(c))[2:].zfill(2),
            #Figure out the data type, for debug
            #print type(dataStr)
            colTup = colTup + dataStr
        print 'adding the lines with data into a another tuple'
        rowTup = rowTup + colTup

print 'final tuple, this is a tuple of tuples'
for item in rowTup:
        print item,

print 'line 3 is, element 0'
print rowTup[3][0]

At the line that says "print rowTup[1][0]", I am getting following error,
"IndexError: tuple index out of range".

my rowTup should look like this,
18 23 43 srgrsdg 23 23 sdrfg
fd we 32 fgsfs   23 34 12

So for rowTup[1][0], I was expecting to see "fd". This is on Win7. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong here? Should I try to use a 2 dimensional array instead?

A: If dataStr is a tuple, you can do it by
colTup = colTup + (dataStr,)

A:
colTup = colTup + dataStr
  [...]
  rowTup = rowTup + colTup

When you add two tuples together, it merges them, it doesn't create a tuple of tuples.  If rowTup was (1, 2, 3) and colTup was (4, 5, 6), then adding them together as you did would make a single new tuple with value (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), and overwrites rowTup with this new tuple.
Because of how you're adding this content together, all you have is one giant tuple of items, NOT something multidimensional (also why you're getting the out of range error).
You could fix this and continue using tuples by adding them together as individual tuples: rowTup = (rowTup,) + (colTup,). But let's discard tuples all together.  You're using them for something much better suited to lists (primarily, data that needs to change).
With lists, the functionality you want is significantly easier to obtain using the append option.  It's behaviour is:
>>> a = []
>>> a.append(1)
>>> a.append(2)
>>> print(a)
[1, 2]
>>> b = []
>>> b.append(3)
>>> b.append(4)
>>> print(b)
[3, 4]
>>> c = []
>>> c.append(a)
>>> c.append(b)
>>> print(c)
[[1, 2], [3, 4]]

And, there you have a multidimensional list.  Accessing c[0] returns [1, 2], and continuing that, c[0][0] returns 1.

A: You can make that kind of indexing bussines, but you would want to do it with lists instead. This is because tuples are immutable (cannot be changed), and thus you actually copy over all previous values when you write something like
rowTup = rowTup + colTup

Don't do that. With lists, you can add entries by
a = []
a.append(1)
a.append(2)

resulting in a list [1,2].
As to why it goes out of range can, as I can see it, only be because one of the loops doesn't go to 3 (or 0 for that matter) prior to trying to execute rowTup[0][3].
EDIT: Also. as a minor thing, some of your print statements should be comments. You should use them this way
# This is a comment for the coder (ie. yourself).
# Variable a is here set and printed.
a = 2
print "Hello program user. This is a message for you. a =", a

EDIT2: You can easily view the contents of the tuple in Python. Simply write
print rowTup

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


While the effects of Bulldozer on the market as a whole were interesting, at stock speeds it does not set the world alight. So what is Intel's response? Strangely enough, they have taken a leaf from AMD's history books. KitGuru dons a toga and prepares to draw diagrams in the sand.


TweetSweetR for WordPress - a full-featured Twitter plugin for your blog - I Like WordPress!
UPDATE: 0.6.0 is now out. Latest version add support for substituting Twittter avatar for standard Gravatar. If a Twitter avatar isn't found, defaults to standard WP options.
A few months ago, the twitter world was all a-twitter (I know, bad pun) about a WordPress plugin called TweetSuite. I saw it, installed it on a couple of blogs and one notable blog network. It worked okay, but didn't really have the features I/we were looking for, and it wouldn't run on the network. Then, the plugin kind of dropped off the radar. Maybe the author didn't have time to support it (it happens, trust me). Feature and support requests were going unanswered, and it even appears the author stopped using his own plugin! None of this is meant to detract from the plugin – it fulfilled a need of the Twitter world at the time, and served its purpose and every plugin author has a life beyond plugins.
So rather than wait for updates that might never come, I decided to take what I thought were the best concepts of the plugin, make a few feature additions here and there, modify the execution, and come up with my own.
So, here it is: TweetSweetR in all its BETA glory.
TweetSweetR provides a number of tools and features to integrate your WordPress blog with your Twitter account. As you post, it automagically grabs a shortened URL from the http://is.gd url-shortening service and displays a badge and 'tweet this post' link with the shortened URL already included. A visitor clicks the link or the badge and goes to their own twitter home where they can finish adding a tweet.
TweetSweetR periodically searches for mention of the post's short url using Twitter's search service, and posts a list of tweets that are talking about your post.
TweetSweetR updates itself automatically using a scheduled-tasks feature of WordPress. It gathers your latest updates, searches for mentions of your blog posts, grabs new trends — all in the background so your page loads aren't delayed. Searches and updates are throttled to keep you from running afoul of Twitter's API restriction of 100 requests per hour. All results are stored in the same database that your blog runs from, and TweetSweetR looks there first for information.
TweetSweetR is still very much in beta-testing mode, and new features are still being added. When TweetSweetR reaches a stable release status, I'll add it to the WordPress plugins respository. When that happens, you'll be able to automatically update the plugin through your WordPress plugins page.
To download the plugin and see full installation and usage details, please visit TweetSweeR for WordPress's permanent page.


Thank you for confirming your Order for the SketchUp Basic and Advanced Exercises / and or LayOut PDF Download Books. Please complete and Submit the Form below to enable iRender to furnish you with a Pro Forma Invoice for Settlement.
On receipt of your Proof of Payment, we will forward your Formal Tax Invoice for settlement, as well as Download Instructions.


text:
When Will Malaysia Hold Its Next Election?
A look at the speculation that the country may hold early polls before it needs to in 2018.
By Prashanth Parameswaran for The Diplomat
Credit: Flickr/Firdaus Latif
Malaysia's next general election must be held only by mid-2018, which is still just under two years away. But that hasn't stopped observers from speculating about whether the country's embattled prime minister, Najib Razak, might call for early snap polls.
Rumors of an early election have gained momentum in the past month or so, with some arguing that polls could be held as early as March 2017 and others saying that it could be closer to the middle of next year.
The idea of holding early elections rests on the idea that Najib and his supporters perceive his political position as being stronger now than it will be within the next year or two relative to a weak opposition.
Despite being implicated in a high-profile, ever-deepening corruption scandal linked to debt-ridden state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Najib has in fact weathered the challenge well thus far, moving ruthlessly to undermine his opponents by any means necessary and consolidate his support through the patronage politics that govern UMNO (See: "After the Scandal: What's Next for Malaysia"). Indeed, for some, this is as good as it gets for Najib given what he has had to face.
Meanwhile, Malaysia's opposition remains divided and in disarray for now, with the splitting up of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition and its former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim behind bars. But with the formation of Parti Pribumi Bersatu (Bersatu for short) by former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohammad and Najib's ousted deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the opposition against Najib could begin to rise. Muhyiddin himself has been talking about the formation of a new alliance by the end of 2016 as more UMNO members begin to jump ship, though that has been dismissed by some as wishful thinking.
Given these realities, some argue that the longer Najib waits to hold elections, the more he has to lose and a less his chances he will have of winning. The stakes are arguably higher than they have ever been for both Najib as well as UMNO, given the fact that the ruling coalition has lost its much-prized two-thirds majority in the last two polls and even lost the popular vote to the opposition the last time around.
Even so, it is worth keeping in mind that the aforementioned factors underlying the speculation are closer to subjective perceptions than they are objective realities. If Najib believes that his current position is not as strong as it could be, especially with the country's gloomy economic outlook, he could view an extra few months as an opportunity to improve on his record. And if he does not see the opposition as being as much of a potential threat as some are making it out to be, then he may think that he can hold the election further out. In making these decisions, Najib and his team will have to weigh the full set of perceived opportunities and threats.
One should also emphasize that while observers do have enough grounds for informed speculation about the election date based on general factors, Najib and his team will naturally have a more granular understanding of some of the specifics, from forecasts about its electoral fortunes in various constituencies to the number of potential defections within UMNO. Those specifics will inform their decision about when to hold polls equally if not more so than the general factors often cited in the chattering classes.
Najib, for his part, continues to be coy about whether there might be an early election, saying this week during his trip to Germany that a decision on polls would not be based on any single factor. As predictable and unsatisfactory as that response might be, it is worth keeping in mind that it also has the benefit of being true.
1MDB Scandal
Malaysia 2018 elections
Malaysia election 2018
Malaysia elections
Malaysia general elections
Malaysia politics
Malaysia under Najib Razak
Najib 1MDB scandal
Najib Razak 1MDB scandal
Najib Razak elections
US lawsuit 1MDB
Malaysia's 14th General Elections: Standing Still
By Dominique F. Fernandes
With the national opposition in disarray, the elections seem to be Barisan Nasional's to lose.
Unfazed by Scandals, Malaysia's Grand Old Party Seeks Electoral Victory
By Eileen Ng
Four years after its shock defeat to a progressive multi-ethnic coalition, can UMNO regain its mandate?
Malaysia Kicks off Election Campaign Ahead of November 19 Vote
Given the complexity of the country's electoral landscape, there is no guarantee GE15 will bring an end to the current political instability.
Former Malaysian First Lady Sentenced to 10 Years Prison for Bribery
Rosmah Mansor, 70, was accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in order to facilitate a contract to provide solar panels for schools in Borneo.


This entry was written by rahen z , posted on 日曜日 7月 15 2012at 06:53 pm , filed under #神奈川, ニャへん。, 写真 and tagged NOKTON 25mm F0.95, OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5, PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM, 猫 . Bookmark the permalink. Share on Tumblr. @rahen on Twitter.


text:
Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin
V. F. Turek, A. E. Ryabinin
The urocortin1 (Ucn1) neurons of the mid-brain-localized Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EW) are robustly responsive to ethanol (EtOH) administration, and send projections to the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), which contains corticotropin-releasing factor type 2 receptors (CRF2) that are responsive to Ucn1. In addition, the DRN has been shown to be involved in regulation of body temperature, a function greatly affected by EtOH administration. The goal of the present study was to identify the role that the urocortinergic projections from the EW to the DRN have in mediating EtOH-induced and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hypothermia. Male C57BL6/J mice were used. Groups of mice underwent cannulation of the DRN, and then received i.p. injections of EtOH (2g/kg) or LPS (600μg/kg or 400μg/kg), followed by intra-DRN injections of artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF) or anti-sauvagine (aSVG) (55 pmol), a CRF2 antagonist. Separate groups of mice received single intra-DRN injections of Ucn1 (20 pmol), CRF (20 pmol) or aCSF. For all experiments, core temperatures were monitored rectally every 30 min for several hours post-injection. Both EtOH and LPS induced hypothermia, and aSVG significantly attenuated this effect after EtOH; however, there was no significant attenuation of hypothermia after either dose of LPS. Ucn1 injection also caused hypothermia, while CRF injection did not. These data demonstrate that EtOH-induced hypothermia, but not LPS-induced hypothermia, may involve Ucn1 from EW acting at CRF2 receptors in the DRN.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
Published - Jun 24 2005
Anti-sauvagine
Corticotropin-releasing factor
Dorsal raphe nucleus
Edinger-Westphal nucleus
10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Urocortins Medicine & Life Sciences
Dorsal Raphe Nucleus Medicine & Life Sciences
Induced Hypothermia Medicine & Life Sciences
Lipopolysaccharides Medicine & Life Sciences
Ethanol Medicine & Life Sciences
Edinger-Westphal Nucleus Medicine & Life Sciences
CRF receptor type 2 Medicine & Life Sciences
sauvagine Medicine & Life Sciences
Turek, V. F., & Ryabinin, A. E. (2005). Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin. Neuroscience, 133(4), 1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia : Involvement of urocortin. / Turek, V. F.; Ryabinin, A. E.
In: Neuroscience, Vol. 133, No. 4, 24.06.2005, p. 1021-1028.
Turek, VF & Ryabinin, AE 2005, 'Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin', Neuroscience, vol. 133, no. 4, pp. 1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
Turek VF, Ryabinin AE. Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin. Neuroscience. 2005 Jun 24;133(4):1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
Turek, V. F. ; Ryabinin, A. E. / Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia : Involvement of urocortin. In: Neuroscience. 2005 ; Vol. 133, No. 4. pp. 1021-1028.
@article{5637b1b8a4c44018ad151b0f31ca396b,
title = "Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia: Involvement of urocortin",
abstract = "The urocortin1 (Ucn1) neurons of the mid-brain-localized Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EW) are robustly responsive to ethanol (EtOH) administration, and send projections to the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), which contains corticotropin-releasing factor type 2 receptors (CRF2) that are responsive to Ucn1. In addition, the DRN has been shown to be involved in regulation of body temperature, a function greatly affected by EtOH administration. The goal of the present study was to identify the role that the urocortinergic projections from the EW to the DRN have in mediating EtOH-induced and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hypothermia. Male C57BL6/J mice were used. Groups of mice underwent cannulation of the DRN, and then received i.p. injections of EtOH (2g/kg) or LPS (600μg/kg or 400μg/kg), followed by intra-DRN injections of artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF) or anti-sauvagine (aSVG) (55 pmol), a CRF2 antagonist. Separate groups of mice received single intra-DRN injections of Ucn1 (20 pmol), CRF (20 pmol) or aCSF. For all experiments, core temperatures were monitored rectally every 30 min for several hours post-injection. Both EtOH and LPS induced hypothermia, and aSVG significantly attenuated this effect after EtOH; however, there was no significant attenuation of hypothermia after either dose of LPS. Ucn1 injection also caused hypothermia, while CRF injection did not. These data demonstrate that EtOH-induced hypothermia, but not LPS-induced hypothermia, may involve Ucn1 from EW acting at CRF2 receptors in the DRN.",
keywords = "Anti-sauvagine, Corticotropin-releasing factor, Dorsal raphe nucleus, Edinger-Westphal nucleus, Temperature",
author = "Turek, {V. F.} and Ryabinin, {A. E.}",
doi = "10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037",
journal = "Neuroscience",
T1 - Ethanol versus lipopolysaccharide-induced hypothermia
T2 - Involvement of urocortin
AU - Turek, V. F.
AU - Ryabinin, A. E.
N2 - The urocortin1 (Ucn1) neurons of the mid-brain-localized Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EW) are robustly responsive to ethanol (EtOH) administration, and send projections to the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), which contains corticotropin-releasing factor type 2 receptors (CRF2) that are responsive to Ucn1. In addition, the DRN has been shown to be involved in regulation of body temperature, a function greatly affected by EtOH administration. The goal of the present study was to identify the role that the urocortinergic projections from the EW to the DRN have in mediating EtOH-induced and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hypothermia. Male C57BL6/J mice were used. Groups of mice underwent cannulation of the DRN, and then received i.p. injections of EtOH (2g/kg) or LPS (600μg/kg or 400μg/kg), followed by intra-DRN injections of artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF) or anti-sauvagine (aSVG) (55 pmol), a CRF2 antagonist. Separate groups of mice received single intra-DRN injections of Ucn1 (20 pmol), CRF (20 pmol) or aCSF. For all experiments, core temperatures were monitored rectally every 30 min for several hours post-injection. Both EtOH and LPS induced hypothermia, and aSVG significantly attenuated this effect after EtOH; however, there was no significant attenuation of hypothermia after either dose of LPS. Ucn1 injection also caused hypothermia, while CRF injection did not. These data demonstrate that EtOH-induced hypothermia, but not LPS-induced hypothermia, may involve Ucn1 from EW acting at CRF2 receptors in the DRN.
AB - The urocortin1 (Ucn1) neurons of the mid-brain-localized Edinger-Westphal nucleus (EW) are robustly responsive to ethanol (EtOH) administration, and send projections to the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), which contains corticotropin-releasing factor type 2 receptors (CRF2) that are responsive to Ucn1. In addition, the DRN has been shown to be involved in regulation of body temperature, a function greatly affected by EtOH administration. The goal of the present study was to identify the role that the urocortinergic projections from the EW to the DRN have in mediating EtOH-induced and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced hypothermia. Male C57BL6/J mice were used. Groups of mice underwent cannulation of the DRN, and then received i.p. injections of EtOH (2g/kg) or LPS (600μg/kg or 400μg/kg), followed by intra-DRN injections of artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF) or anti-sauvagine (aSVG) (55 pmol), a CRF2 antagonist. Separate groups of mice received single intra-DRN injections of Ucn1 (20 pmol), CRF (20 pmol) or aCSF. For all experiments, core temperatures were monitored rectally every 30 min for several hours post-injection. Both EtOH and LPS induced hypothermia, and aSVG significantly attenuated this effect after EtOH; however, there was no significant attenuation of hypothermia after either dose of LPS. Ucn1 injection also caused hypothermia, while CRF injection did not. These data demonstrate that EtOH-induced hypothermia, but not LPS-induced hypothermia, may involve Ucn1 from EW acting at CRF2 receptors in the DRN.
KW - Anti-sauvagine
KW - Corticotropin-releasing factor
KW - Dorsal raphe nucleus
KW - Edinger-Westphal nucleus
KW - Temperature
U2 - 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
DO - 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.03.037
JO - Neuroscience
JF - Neuroscience


text:
Iraq Pulse
Kurdish farmers hit by water crisis
READ IN: Türkçe
Judit Neurink August 17, 2018
With neighboring Iran diverting rivers and building dams, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is in the midst of an already severe water crisis that threatens to get even worse, thanks to national and regional governments failing to acknowledge the urgency of the problem.
SAFIN HAMED/AFP/Getty Images
An Iraqi Kurdish farmer works harvests wheat in the Qandil Mountains, northern Iraq, June 22, 2018.
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq — Dead fish lay in dry river beds, and a drinking water crisis is afoot, because neighboring Iran is diverting the flow of a river. The disaster that hit the towns of Qaladze and Khanaqin this summer has shocked the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Much of the problem, however, is far less visible. In the cool, green mountains near the Kurdish town of Biara, a walnut-growing area for decades, farmers complain that the mountain wells are drying up. Among them are Backtiar Hamakhan, who uses a spade to remove stones and sand to allow what little water there is to reach his trees. Despite this, the supply is no longer enough to fill his water cistern, and he watches as it flows downhill to his neighbor's land.
"It's been getting less and less for four years now," Hamakhan sighs. "And now one of our two wells has completely dried up."
Those who farm these slopes overlooking the rugged border area with Iran still remember how only forty years ago they could grow tomatoes and tobacco here. Now, as three of the 10 wells feeding the village of Balkha have dried up and the others are producing less water, the walnut years may soon be over as well.
On the slope near Hamakhan's land, some farmers have installed pipes to transport precious water from their remaining well directly to their orchards. The surrounding hillside is drying up, because the water no longer flows along the riverbed. This has already resulted in a dispute, with one of the farmers going to court because he no longer gets any water.
Anyone with money drills a well and buys a pump, but these pumps are the cause of much of the problem, explained Shahpoor Ghaffar Amin, an engineer who owns an orchard on the hill. He works for the municipality of Halabja, at the bottom of the mountain. There, drilling wells is now prohibited, he said.
"But farmers go ahead and drill anyway, without a permit," Amin remarked. "And because they use too much water, the water table has dropped tremendously." The mountain wells have dried up due to the low level of the underground aquifers and the drop in water pressure.
The problems farmers face in Balkha are the result of a combination of longer, hotter and drier summers as well as the building of dams in neighboring Iran. Although Balkha still has water, it's not clear for how much longer. The aquifer contains "old" water, meaning it is not replenishable by rainfall, but only after a long, natural filtering process.
About 93 miles away, in Khanaqin, the Alwand River's bed has been dry since June, when Iran finished a project to divert the river so it no longer crosses the border. This is part of Iran's solution to its own problems, said Rozhan Faraidun, manager of the Earth Network, a nongovernmental organization based in Sulaimaniyah.
"We went to protest against it at the Iranian Embassy, but Iran is also suffering from the effects of climate change," Faraidun remarked. "And apart from water, they also need electricity, so they built dams." To be specific, Iran built 14 dams, most of which directly effect Iraqi Kurdistan.
Although the Kurds are talking to Tehran about the problem, they cannot sign any agreements to resolve it. That is the legal right and responsibility held by the central government, and Baghdad is not addressing the even more pressing water problems facing Iraq. Faraidun stated, "Tehran is under the impression that the Iraqi government does not care much about water management."
As a result, in June, when Turkey, Iraq's other neighbor, began to fill the lake behind the controversial Ilisu Dam on the Tigris, the river's water level fell so low that people in Baghdad could wade across it. The filling of the lake has been postponed, but Baghdad is not known to have taken measures to counter any future effects.
"The Iraqi government has priorities other than water — namely oil and money," Faraidun said. Farmers from southern and central Iraq are already migrating to the Kurdistan Region, she observed, "in the hope of finding land and water so they can get back to farming or a job."
Falling water levels in the Tigris do not significantly affect Kurdistan, which is only 40% dependent on water from outside, thanks to its underground lakes and streams being filled by winter snow from the Zagros Mountains. Decreasing aquifer levels and rising summer heat are, however, having an effect, with low levels in artificial lakes hindering the production of hydro-electricity in some places. Experts are pushing to revive plans for 18 dams in the Kurdistan Region that were suspended because of the recent recession.
Faraidun is calling primarily for education and increased awareness, but new laws are needed as well. "Unfortunately, the Kurdish government is not eager, because implementing them is hard," she said.
For instance, a law is needed to prohibit the drilling of wells, Faraidun explained. In the city of Sulaimaniyah alone, there are now 600. "People do not understand that aquifers do not refill, even when it rains a lot," she said.
One positive development is that Sulaimaniyah has begun to install water meters to reduce consumption, which, at more than 185 gallons per day per person, is among the highest in the world.
At the same time, Faraidun pointed out, projects to help farmers move away from water-intensive crops have stalled for lack of money and an aggressive government. Take for instance projects for rice farmers in Khellan, a village near Kurdistan's border with Iran, where the Sirwan River is threatened by Iranian dams.
Sirwan Houssein and 69 other rice farmers in his cooperative already face water shortages, even before the last dam, the Daryan, is completed later this year. This summer, half of their lands remain uncultivated, and their harvest will drop from 200 to 35 tons per year.
"We need money, and the government does nothing!" Houssein exclaimed at the edge of a field whose rice plants stand partially submerged in water. Considering the water flowing past the field leaves the impression that all is well, but Hussein is quick to point out the problem: The farmers depend in part on a well that not only produces less than before, but also loses half its water to a nearby bottling factory. The rest comes from the Sirwan, but because its level has fallen, they need an electric pump that they cannot afford.
A big part of Kurdistan's water crisis, Faraidun said, is due to failing governments. She continued, "Solutions need political decisions and money. We should be collecting rainwater in basins and planting olive and almond trees to create more humidity."
It is also vital to decrease water usage. Baghdad has prohibited farmers from growing water-intensive crops this summer, but Kurdistan allows the rice farmers in Khellan to ignore the ban.
When asked why they do not grow another crop, the farmers claim that they tried growing watermelon, but found that they earned less. "Our rice is the best," they say. "It's what we know best, as we've done it for generations."
Found in: Water Issues
Judit Neurink is a Dutch journalist and author living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, working mainly for Dutch and Belgian media outlets.
Intel: How this week's US-sponsored Nile talks buoy Egypt
Lebanese municipalities encourage agriculture as famine specter looms
Palestine takes tangible steps in its 2020 agricultural clusters plan
Egypt launches development projects in north, south Sinai
Are silk and saffron the future of this Anatolian town?
Cairo seeks mediation for talks on Ethiopian dam


Craft forum > Your crafts > Beauty, soaps, cosmetics > Favourite Lip-balm Flavours?
View Full Version : Favourite Lip-balm Flavours?
These will all be natural flavouriings - so no chance of "Bubblegum" etc. (unless I can manage to blend it).
I've made orange and a sort of fruit punch one with mandarin, lemon & grapefruit eo's.
I tried Ruth's ones from "the other forum" and I loved her fruit one's but wasn't sure about Rose.
Have you decided on packaging?
I couldn't take the Rose - love the fragrance but can't stand the taste.
Definitely coconut, but I would have picked vanilla too if that had been on there!
Nothing to strong though, Iv got the balm balm rose geranium one and it is too overpowering.
I picked Mango cos it smells delicious! But sometimes I really like the neutral scents, like the cocoa butter smell - they always seem more nourishing!
Choose the fruit flavours, they're more fresh but mint also.
The Chocolate one will contain raw cocoabutter whic is dark and really chocolatey - makes the usual refined cocoa butter seem rather insipid!
When given a choice I tend to buy strawberry or orange. However, I think I would buy any of those ones, except for coffee which I don't think I would like.
I chose coconut and mango - but how about Coconut & Mango -yum!!!
Mint or coconut for me, although I like the sound of mango too and raspberry! but as someone else said not too overpowering!
Thanks for the additional comments people - especially re the strength.
Really not keen on minty - makes my lips feel all cold and tingly, which I don't like much!
Just been for a quick google and have found a natural cherry essence - I'll have to get it added to my assessment.
I like minty mostly (prefer spearmint to peppermint ;) ) but also strawberry and chocolate. I like a few different ones depending on my mood! I am a great customer ha ha can't just buy one!
Guess I'm a fruity type of gal, although I don't mind mint flavoured either.
Somehow I would have expected that AuntyN!!!
When I want chocolate, I want chocolate! Nothing chololate flavoured or scented comes close to the real thing.
I can see your point - and the darker the better.
My Chocolate lipbalms will be real chocolate 'cos of the raw cocoa butter!
might eat my lip if I used the stuff I already chew on my lips enough.
Ah but - when using natural lip balm - you will not be eating tonnes of unpronounable - ungoogleable rubbish.
Yup that is true but will stick to the fruity one less likely to eat my lips with those ones on.
I like something fruity and zesty (ohh er);) so would go orange or lemon.
I once had a lovely lip balm from The Body Shop that was kiwi flavor, that was really nice.
I always go for cherry.
I chose the mint for freshness, but I would like a pineapple flavoured one.
Thankyou everyone for all the information - I ordered a set of jewellery scales at the weekend (better accuracy for small amounts) and I'll be making some samples when they arrive.
Ooooo yes - probably next week.


text:
Q: Definition of Torsion Submodule If $R$ is an integral domain one defines an $R$-module $M$ to be torsion-free if the torsion submodule $T(M)=\{x\in M\mid  l_R(x)≠ 0\} $ is zero, where $ l_R(x)$ is the left annihilator of $x$ in $R$. In general, one defines the torsion submodule as $\{x\in M \mid sx=0$ for some non-zero divisor $s\in R\}$ and $M$ is named torsion-free if $T(M)=0$.
What is the problem if we remove the condition " for some non-zero divisor $s\in R$ " ? In fact, what happens if we only define a "subset" of $M$ as $S=\{x\in M\mid  l_R(x)≠ 0\} $?
Thanks!

A:
In fact, what happens if we only define a "subset" of $M$ as $S=\{x\in M|l_R(x)\neq 0\}$?

You can certainly define this set, and it could be considered a set of "torsion elements" inside $M$, but the set does not have as many nice properties in general. As in the example of $\mathbb Z/6\mathbb Z$ given above, $2$ and $3$ are torsion but $3-2=1$ is not, so it is not even a subgroup.
There are, however, other useful ways of defining torsion in rings with zero divisors.
If $R$ is commutative, you can define $m\in M$ to be a torsion element if it is annihilated by a non-zerodivisor of $R$, and the resulting set is a submodule of $M$.
If $M$ is a right $R$ module, and $R$ is any ring, you can also define $m$ to be torsion if its annihilator is an essential right ideal of of $R$. ($m$ is actually said to be "singular," but singularity is just a version of "torsion.") The result is again a submodule of $M$.


Get your message across with this double-sided sign-holder! This holder is big enough to display 22" x 28" signage. It features a weighted floor base to ensure stability and has a classy chrome finish that is sure to attract customers.
Steel Base: 12" x 14"
This modern entertainment truss will bring your event to the next level. If you are located in the Los Angeles area, you can rent this 10' x 10' truss for your backdrop. High-quality aluminum alloy truss. Truss columns are 12" square. The bases are 2' x 2'. This is a basic "goalie post" truss system. Rental rate per 1-3 days.


Isn't that a funny looking word? I always have to pronounce it all funky to spell it correctly. Spelling has never been my forte, I struggle with it on a daily basis. I have dictionary.com saved on my toolbar so I can hop over there and check words and I still get them wrong at times. It's a struggle I work on all the time. I used to have a list by the computer (and I need to re-do it) with words I commonly struggle with such as desert (the sandy place) vs dessert (choc Sunday), definitely (I always misspell that one for some reason) and others.
So what are your methods for remembering words that always seem to elude you (if you have any, that is, some folks have great spelling. I've struggled to improve mine)?


text:
Opera singing nine-year-old wins Holland's Got Talent
1 November 2013, 12:41 | Updated: 18 September 2014, 15:50
Puccini's 'Nessun dorma' propelled Amira Willighagen into the show's finale where she was crowned the overall winner.
In her first appearance on the show, nine-year-old Amira Willighagen stunned the judges by singing an aria usually reserved for older, trained voices, Puccini's 'O mio babbino caro'. The footage quickly became one of the viral videos of 2013, amassing over 13 million views on YouTube.
Now the new internet sensation has been crowned the winner of the Holland's Got Talent series. In the finale she turned again to Puccini, singing an arrangement of his famous tenor aria 'Nessun Dorma'. She received over 50% of the television viewers' votes to win first place over the seven other contestants.
Willighagen revealed she's never had a singing lesson in her life - she was inspired to teach herself to compete with her brother. "My brother Vincent plays violin, and I also wanted to do something, so I thought, I'm going to sing. And then I heard opera songs, which I found very beautiful and that's when I started singing," she said.
Puccini News
See more Puccini News
What are the lyrics to 'Nessun Dorma'?
A hilarious tenor chin puppet mimes Pavarotti's 'Nessun dorma'
70-year-old tenor gives a masterclass to a younger tenor – and leaves him absolutely speechless
Puccini Music
See more Puccini Music
This toddler ugly-crying to 'O mio babbino caro' is highly relatable
We've put these opera arias through Google Translate and the result is bonkers
Watch Laura Bretan, 13, blow America's Got Talent away with a dramatic 'Nessun Dorma'
Puccini Pictures
See more Puccini Pictures
Madam Butterfly: gorgeous pictures of the production set in a Japanese water garden
La Boheme at the Royal Opera House
Puccini Album Reviews
See more Puccini Album Reviews
Puccini Without the Surprises
Grigolo's star quality shines
Vittorio Grigolo
Puccini Guides
See more Puccini Guides
Clever chicken can play 'O mio babbino caro' on keyboard
The world's loudest rock band have recorded 'Nessun Dorma', and it's really quite something
Nessun Dorma: a precise and reasoned breakdown of why it's the most harrowing aria out there


Federal agents raided the Nancy Wiener Gallery on Thursday, the latest move in an aggressive crack down on the trade in ancient Asian art that has targeted several leading dealers and auction houses and shaken up New York's Asia Week art show. Federal agents were given a court order to seize a Kushan relief valued at $100,000, a limestone sculpture of Shiva and Parvati valued at $35,000, and a 10th Century bronze Buddha valued at $850,000, in addition to documents and business records related to the objects, court records show.
From all this activity, you'd think Kapoor was the only source of dodgy antiquities on the US market. Or is he the one who has become the easiest to use for publicity-points with others getting off scot-free?
Vignette: Potential clients noting collecting history?
Some Recent Looting at Palmyra?
How to tell a Looted Object?
Yet Another Kapoor Piece in Australian Museum?
Washington Bible Museum After-the-Fact Propriety?
Baldwin's Don't Handle... Questions very well.
Who are They Trying to Kid?
"The Celts", they say "Could not Solder or Weld"
PAS Just for Metal Detectorists Now?
RESCUE AGM and The IoD: "Much of the discussion was around the Treasure consultation"


Nandita di is a Hindustani vocal music teacher who has been giving classes to interested participants in Auroville. Her students gave a performance to present what was learned over the year to the community.
All students of Nandita di presented a concert on the theme of 'Barkha', i.e. rain, at Pitanga Cultural Centre on March 21, 2015. The concert lasted for 1 hour. All students performed together in spite of different age groups and different levels. Anticipating the performance, students learned new ragas and news songs over the year with a team spirit in their presentation.
Next year, all students wish to deepen their learning at their own individual levels. More individual attention will be given by the teacher to each student in class.
This page was last edited on 17 June 2016, at 10:57.